LT4 Radiator Hose Life
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Safety Car
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From: Hinckley Ohio
LT4 Radiator Hose Life
I changed my thermostat & did a throttle body by-pass today. I have not put the new coolant in yet. I noticed how soft both radiator hoses are. The car has about 27K miles & these are the original hoses.
Should I change these hoses???
I had not planned on it but they feel quite soft to me & I am wondering if this soft feel is normal. I quess I am still old school & was suprised to find that the suction side hose was not reinforced.
Help as I want to finish this job tomorrow.
Should I change these hoses???
I had not planned on it but they feel quite soft to me & I am wondering if this soft feel is normal. I quess I am still old school & was suprised to find that the suction side hose was not reinforced.
Help as I want to finish this job tomorrow.
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Safety Car
Joined: Sep 2000
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From: Hinckley Ohio
Re: LT4 Radiator Hose Life (LT4BUD)
So are you guys with 96's or so still running the original factory hoses or have you changed them out. If you have changed them out what did you use???
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jun 2002
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From: Cincinnati Oh
Re: LT4 Radiator Hose Life (LT4BUD)
Mine has 29,000 on it along with the original hoses. I did the tb-bypass and 160* therm. recently too and have left the stock hoses in. I don't know what condition yours are in, but I doubt you need to change them.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Oct 2000
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From: My Own Private Idaho
Re: LT4 Radiator Hose Life (LT4BUD)
original hoses @~75k.....
I noticed the top supply hose is a little 'bulgy' around the clamp. That is getting changed as it can signify weakness.
[Modified by cgtarga1, 1:54 PM 8/7/2002]
I noticed the top supply hose is a little 'bulgy' around the clamp. That is getting changed as it can signify weakness.
[Modified by cgtarga1, 1:54 PM 8/7/2002]
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From: NW Chicago Suburbs
Re: LT4 Radiator Hose Life (LT4BUD)
I replaced mine when I replaced my original radiator that sprung a leak :( I took the oppertunity to use stainless boat hose clamps while I was at it. Those factory hose clamps aren't the best. I only had 22K miles when the radiator died.
Eric
Eric
